Blossom Dearie: A Tribute at Kuumbwa Jazz Center

You asked, and I delivered. Here is what they are saying:

"With impeccable support from Mike Greensill, the pianist and arranger and bassist John Wiitala, Lindsley is fearless in her rendition of Blossom Dearie bringing a softness and tenderness similar to Dearie’s style. 'As a singer, you are always trying to find your voice,' says Lindsley, 'and I always connected with Blossom Dearie and the way she approached her songs."

Mike Greensill whose tenderness on the piano is reminiscent of Blossom Dearie herself and amazing John Wiitala on bass, who could ask for a better rhythm section? ...

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You asked, and I delivered. Here is what they are saying:

"With impeccable support from Mike Greensill, the pianist and arranger and bassist John Wiitala, Lindsley is fearless in her rendition of Blossom Dearie bringing a softness and tenderness similar to Dearie’s style. 'As a singer, you are always trying to find your voice,' says Lindsley, 'and I always connected with Blossom Dearie and the way she approached her songs."

Mike Greensill whose tenderness on the piano is reminiscent of Blossom Dearie herself and amazing John Wiitala on bass, who could ask for a better rhythm section?

The show will feature some of Lindsley's favorite songs that Blossom sang, interspersed with her own style of theatrics, stories of Blossoms life which highlight her very wonderful comic side that audiences came to know and love, and touching on her unforgettable style and little-girl voice.
Some of the songs that will be featured will be a few Cy Coleman songs, Give Him the Oo-La-La and When in Rome. Dave Frishberg songs, Peel Me a Grape, and of course Blossom's most requested and favorite song I'm Hip. And then there is Lisa's personal favorite, Surry With the Fringe On Top...

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